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Carver National Monument celebrates historic Jesup Agricultural Wagon

DIAMOND, Mo. — One local national park is ensuring a piece of agricultural history is recognized through a special event. “George Washington Carver National Monument” is highlighting what originally was called the Jesup Agricultural Wagon. Park employees hosted a display today to the public. According to the National Parks Service, it was named after Morris […]

Santiam Wagon Road offers beauty, adventure and deep history

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks about one of Oregon’s most beautiful and historic trails that is often overlooked. The Santiam Wagon Road was once the primary route connecting the Willamette Valley to Central Oregon. It was first established by Native Americans and then turned into a thoroughfare by […]